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SM05 NGZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,285 mi
Last recorded116,285 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NGZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear under body component corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2019 116,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear under body component corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,563 miles

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,457 miles

Offside Rear hand brake require repair or adjustment

Fail 24 Sep 2016 109,457 miles

Offside Rear hand brake require repair or adjustment

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,669 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,833 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,173 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 53,616 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 40,077 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 40,058 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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SM05 NGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 96,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 NGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM05 NGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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